ONE IN EVERY SIX NIGERIAN CHILDREN IS DEPRESSED UNICEF

The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has raised concerns over the future of Nigerian children and young people, stating that they deel under the most pressure to succeed globally.

UNICEF in the report of its new survey conducted in conjunction with Gallup, and released ahead of World Children's Day, marked annually on 20 November.

According to the survey, young people in Nigeria face mental health challenges, with 1 in 6 young Nigerians aged 15-24 saying they often deel depressed, have little interest in doing things, or are worried, nervous or anxious

Also, as much as 85 per cent of those surveyed said they feel a greater pressure to succeed than their elders, making Nigeria the highest of all 21 countries surveyed. The survey examined, young people's opinions about their mental health, worldview, trust in institutions, importance of equality, climate change, and digital benefits and risks, among others.